I have done my fair share of writing about the tools and experiences behind camping, but I have neglected to write about one of the most important parts! The campfire!
I'll leave the starting of the fire to those with boy-scout experiences, but I'll take the chance to write about simple ways to cook over a fire. Not only is it a way of getting your food cooked, but it's also a great outdoor experience. Plus, your food can get that wonderful smokey flavor.
There are a few ways that you can cook your food. A low budget way to do this is
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Camping in Corny Sur Moselle
by Bea July 29th, 2011 | Camping
Last weekend I had the chance to go camping in Corny Sur Moselle. Considering that the town lies right along the Moselle River, I find that name fitting. There I was introduced to yet another new style of camping, "hit and run." The name of the camping was Le Paquis. This campground was actually known as a campground where people would only stay for a night and move on.
During the day, the campground was close to empty, and there was plenty of space to walk around through the tents. Oh, and yes, the plots are nicely mowed grass lots; however,
During the day, the campground was close to empty, and there was plenty of space to walk around through the tents. Oh, and yes, the plots are nicely mowed grass lots; however,
Is It Larger than a Bread Box? No.
by Bea June 28th, 2011 | Camping, Outdoors Products
Traveling with light and efficient tools is definitely a benefit when it comes to camping. For example, why would you bring a whole wooden picnic table in a trailer when you can bring a foldable one that could fit under the car seats?
While there are some things that are guaranteed to take up room, such as the tent, there are other ways to minimize the amount of space that you need in your trunk. Some of the solutions are more expensive than you may want, such as getting a microfiber sleeping bag instead of a normal one, but there
While there are some things that are guaranteed to take up room, such as the tent, there are other ways to minimize the amount of space that you need in your trunk. Some of the solutions are more expensive than you may want, such as getting a microfiber sleeping bag instead of a normal one, but there
A Three Pound Tent?
by Bea June 3rd, 2011 | Camping, Outdoors Products
If all goes well, I will be traveling through Greece and Turkey from late July until mid-August. Of course, one of the major factors in this trip is going to be the price. As I was looking into hostels and hotels, I started to cringe and dig deeper into my pockets to find every last 5 cent (we don’t work with pennies in Holland) that I could find.
I then decided that I should look into camping.
True, August is going to be the worst time to go camping in those two countries in terms of the humidity and the heat,
I then decided that I should look into camping.
True, August is going to be the worst time to go camping in those two countries in terms of the humidity and the heat,
Types of Tents
by Bea May 5th, 2011 | Camping, Outdoor Activities
Just like everything else in this world, tents come in many different shapes and sizes. While tents may look different, the overall goal is the same - to give you a roof over your head.
The original tent design looks something like a teepee or a pyramid. With one pole in the center and typically no floor, it is a very basic design that is commonly used by backpackers. This is because it is an ultra-light design where even the pole can double as a hiking stick - how efficient! The main problem with this design is that it can
The original tent design looks something like a teepee or a pyramid. With one pole in the center and typically no floor, it is a very basic design that is commonly used by backpackers. This is because it is an ultra-light design where even the pole can double as a hiking stick - how efficient! The main problem with this design is that it can
